Demographics & People — Highlands, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,575 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,400 |
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| Median Age | 46.8 |
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| Total Households | 2,616 |
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| Family Households | 1,112 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.75 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2873 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,815 |
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| Black or African American | 176 |
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| Asian | 255 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 302 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 1,330 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 919 |
| German | 914 |
| Irish | 860 |
| Other groups | 548 |
| English | 491 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 248 |
| Scottish | 172 |
| French (except Basque) | 171 |
| Polish | 107 |
Language
| English Only | 3,904 |
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| Spanish | 192 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,362 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 227 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,957 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Highlands, New Jersey.
